News release

Man arrested following fatal motor vehicle incident

February 16, 2026 - Bas-Caraquet, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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A 33-year-old man from Bas-Caraquet, N.B., has been arrested in connection with a fatal motor vehicle incident in the community.

On February 15, 2026, at approximately 3:10 a.m., members of the Caraquet RCMP were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle incident on a trail near Rue Richard in Bas-Caraquet. 

A 42-year-old woman from Dieppe was found unresponsive and pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of her injuries. At this time, investigators believe that the woman fell from the passenger side of a moving truck.

The uninjured driver, a 33-year-old man from Bas-Caraquet, was showing sings of impairment. He was arrested and transported to the local RCMP detachment to provide breath samples. The man was later released on conditions pending a future court appearance.

Members of the Bas-Caraquet Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick also attended the scene. A member of the New Brunswick Coroner's office, and NB RCMP Forensic Identification Services are assisting with the investigation.

If you have information that may help further the investigation, please contact the Caraquet RCMP at 506-726-5222. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

The investigation is ongoing.

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